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All Sides with Ann Fisher is a daily talk show produced by WOSU Public Media that touches on all sides of the issues and events that shape life in central Ohio.Tue, 31 Mar 2015 16:34:54 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1All Sides with Ann Fisher is a daily talk show produced by WOSU Public Media that touches on all sides of the issues and events that shape life in central Ohio.All Sides with Ann FishernoAll Sides with Ann Fisher is a daily talk show produced by WOSU Public Media that touches on all sides of the issues and events that shape life in central Ohio.All Sides with Ann Fisher » Autismhttp://wosu.org/2012/allsides/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpghttp://wosu.org/2012/allsides
Tempest Tossed: Shakespeare and Autismhttp://wosu.org/2012/allsides/tempest-tossed-shakespeare-autism/
http://wosu.org/2012/allsides/tempest-tossed-shakespeare-autism/#commentsMon, 14 Jul 2014 15:00:45 +0000Rachel Quimbyhttp://wosu.org/2012/allsides/?p=37341Shakespeare wasnâ€™t writing for an autistic audience, but researchers and thespians at Ohio State University are learning about how his plays can be adapted to both engage and edify people who are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.

Wexner Center for the Arts and WOSU@COSI this week present Shakespeareâ€™s â€œThe Tempest,â€ adapted for audiences with autism. For more information, click here.

Kelly Hunter,Â an actor with the Royal Shakespeare Company andÂ director ofÂ â€œThe Tempest,â€ developed the Hunter-Heartbeat method. This therapy uses the rhythm of Shakespeareâ€™s prose to connect with the audience, focusing on the iambic pentameter like a heartbeat.

“The rhythm of the language, which is whereÂ theÂ title of the Hunter-Heartbeat method comes from, is written in the rhythm of a heartbeat,â€ Hunter said. â€œThe iambic pentameter is in the rhythm of a heartbeat and,Â arguably,Â the first sound we hear in the womb before were born. So we sit in a circle to being the play, and when the children come they have this calming experience of making the sound of a heartbeat.â€

â€œThe games that we play in the show are taken from momentsÂ â€¦Â where Shakespeare is really describing how it feels to be alive,â€ Hunter said. â€œChildren with autism find it very difficult to express their feelings. So the work is really a distillation of what Shakespeare is exploring, which encompasses the idea of making eye contact, and expressing feelings.â€

Robin PostÂ directsÂ the Shakespeare and Autism program at Ohio StateÂ University. SheÂ said theyÂ areÂ studying this methodÂ and thatÂ although the results arenâ€™t final, someÂ appearÂ promising.

â€œItâ€™s a longitudinal,Â 3-year-long research project,â€ Post said. â€œWeâ€™re waiting to find the results, but we have some preliminary results that are really promising. Weâ€™re looking to see whether Kellyâ€™s work, theÂ Hunter HeartbeatÂ Method can affect change to the core features of autism.â€

Currently 1 in 68 children in the US are diagnosed with autism, a rate that has increased 30 percent from 1 in 88 two years ago, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

Jeff Siegel, coordinator of the Aspirations autism program at Ohio State

Carolyn Valek, mom of child with autism

Scott Valek, participant in Aspirations autism program

Kelly Hunter, director of The Tempest, adapted for audiences with autism

Robin Post, director of the Shakespeare and Autism program at Ohio State

]]>http://wosu.org/2012/allsides/tempest-tossed-shakespeare-autism/feed/1Autism,carolyn valek,jeff siegel,kelly hunter,Robin Post,scott valek,shakespeareThe CDC estimates that 1 in 68 children has autism spectrum disorder. These disorders present many social and sensory challenges, and can turn a simple trip to the movies into an ordeal. Weâ€™ll talk about the new ways people with autism connect with t...The CDC estimates that 1 in 68 children has autism spectrum disorder. These disorders present many social and sensory challenges, and can turn a simple trip to the movies into an ordeal. Weâ€™ll talk about the new ways people with autism connect with the world. And weâ€™ll get a look at a Shakespearean approach that addresses autism with dramatic flairAll Sides with Ann Fisherno49:56Tech Tuesday: Google Glass and Autism, Kids’ Apps, Gadgetshttp://wosu.org/2012/allsides/tech-tuesday-google-glass-and-autism-kids-apps-gadgets/
http://wosu.org/2012/allsides/tech-tuesday-google-glass-and-autism-kids-apps-gadgets/#commentsTue, 20 Aug 2013 15:00:54 +0000Rachel Quimbyhttp://wosu.org/2012/allsides/?p=2990911:00

For people with autism, reading facial expressions can be a minefield. But a new tech start-up is combining Google Glass technology with emotion recognition software to teach what frowns and smiles mean. We’ll learn more this hour. Plus, we’ll discuss the latest fun and educational apps for kids, and see what our gadget inspector’s up to this week.

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]]>http://wosu.org/2012/allsides/tech-tuesday-google-glass-and-autism-kids-apps-gadgets/feed/0Autism,catalin voss,education technology,google glass,kids' apps,Russell Holly,tech tuesday,warren buckleitnerFor people with autism, reading facial expressions can be a minefield. But a new tech start-up is combining Google Glass technology with emotion recognition software to teach what frowns and smiles mean. We'll learn more this hour. Plus,For people with autism, reading facial expressions can be a minefield. But a new tech start-up is combining Google Glass technology with emotion recognition software to teach what frowns and smiles mean. We'll learn more this hour. Plus, we'll discuss the latest fun and educational apps for kids, and see what our gadget inspector's up to this week.All Sides with Ann Fisherno51:11Asperger’s Explored in the Wake of Recent Publicityhttp://wosu.org/2012/allsides/aspergers-explored-in-the-wake-of-recent-publicity-2/
http://wosu.org/2012/allsides/aspergers-explored-in-the-wake-of-recent-publicity-2/#commentsFri, 01 Mar 2013 15:00:35 +0000Rachel Quimbyhttp://wosu.org/2012/allsides/?p=2599710:00

The Sandy Hook Elementary school shooter was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, a form of autism. This sparked debate about the syndrome, and potential connection between Asperger’s and violence, though none is thought to exist. Recently the American Psychiatric Â Association changed its diagnostic manual to no longer include Asperger’s as its own diagnosis. On this hour, we’ll discuss these changes, and what life is like for people with Asperger’s and their families.

Dr. Andrea Witwer,Â Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry & Psychology and Director of the Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinic at the Nisonger Center of The Ohio State University

]]>http://wosu.org/2012/allsides/aspergers-explored-in-the-wake-of-recent-publicity-2/feed/1Andrea Witwer,Asperger's syndrome,Autism,Brenda Myles,Cortney Drake,Diane BucciThe Sandy Hook Elementary school shooter was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. This sparked debate about the syndrome, and potential connection between Asperger's and violence, though no link is thought to exist. On this hour,The Sandy Hook Elementary school shooter was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. This sparked debate about the syndrome, and potential connection between Asperger's and violence, though no link is thought to exist. On this hour, we'll discuss what life is like for people with Asperger's and their families.All Sides with Ann Fisherno52:34Asperger’s Explored in the Wake of Recent Publicityhttp://wosu.org/2012/allsides/aspergers-explored-in-the-wake-of-recent-publicity/
http://wosu.org/2012/allsides/aspergers-explored-in-the-wake-of-recent-publicity/#commentsThu, 31 Jan 2013 15:00:49 +0000All Sides Internhttp://wosu.org/2012/allsides/?p=2538710:00

The Sandy Hook elementary school shooter was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, a form of autism. This sparked debate about the syndrome, and potential connection between Asperger’s and violence. There has also been a controversy about changes to the APA’sÂ diagnosticÂ manual regarding Asperger’s and autism. On this hour, we’ll explore Asperger’s syndrome.

Dr. Andrea Witwer, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry & Psychology and Director of the Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinic at the Nisonger Center of The Ohio State University

]]>http://wosu.org/2012/allsides/aspergers-explored-in-the-wake-of-recent-publicity/feed/4Andrea Witwer,Asperger's syndrome,Autism,Brenda Myles,Cortney Drake,Diane BucciThe Sandy Hook elementary school shooter was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. This sparked debate over the classification of the syndrome, as well as the potential connection between Asperger's and violence. On this hour,The Sandy Hook elementary school shooter was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. This sparked debate over the classification of the syndrome, as well as the potential connection between Asperger's and violence. On this hour, we'll explore Asperger's syndrome.All Sides with Ann Fisherno58:28Breakthroughs in Research on Autism and Fragile X Syndromehttp://wosu.org/2012/allsides/breakthroughs-in-research-on-autism-and-fragile-x-syndrome-2/
http://wosu.org/2012/allsides/breakthroughs-in-research-on-autism-and-fragile-x-syndrome-2/#commentsFri, 20 Jul 2012 14:00:32 +0000All Sides Internhttp://wosu.org/2012/allsides/?p=2143910:00

More than a billion dollars has been spent on autism research during the last 10 years. Is it the father? Is it the mother? Is it the environment or drugs that we take for other ailments? What causes autism? Some in the field of autism research say that the question marks may soon be replaced with some answers, they predict a new wave of science that should put some notions to rest and bolster others. On this hour of “All Sides,” we’ll talk about the latest breakthroughs in the field.

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]]>http://wosu.org/2012/allsides/breakthroughs-in-research-on-autism-and-fragile-x-syndrome-2/feed/0Autism,David Amaral,Judith Maloney,Mark BearMore than a billion dollars has been spent on autism research during the last 10 years. But what causes autism? Some in the field of autism research say that the question marks may soon be replaced with some answers. On this hour of "All Sides,More than a billion dollars has been spent on autism research during the last 10 years. But what causes autism? Some in the field of autism research say that the question marks may soon be replaced with some answers. On this hour of "All Sides," we'll talk about the latest breakthroughs in the field.All Sides with Ann Fisherno52:27Breakthroughs in Research on Autism and Fragile X Syndromehttp://wosu.org/2012/allsides/breakthroughs-in-research-on-autism-and-fragile-x-syndrome/
http://wosu.org/2012/allsides/breakthroughs-in-research-on-autism-and-fragile-x-syndrome/#commentsTue, 08 May 2012 14:00:24 +0000All Sides Internhttp://wosu.org/2012/allsides/?p=1999510:00

More than a billion dollars has been spent on autism research during the last 10 years. Is it the father? Is it the mother? Is it the environment or drugs that we take for other ailments? What causes autism? Some in the field of autism research say that the question marks may soon be replaced with some answers, they predict a new wave of science that should put some notions to rest and bolster others. On this hour of “All Sides,” we’ll talk about the latest breakthroughs in the field.

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]]>http://wosu.org/2012/allsides/breakthroughs-in-research-on-autism-and-fragile-x-syndrome/feed/0Autism,David Amaral,Judith Maloney,Mark BearMore than a billion dollars has been spent on autism research during the last 10 years. But what causes autism? Some in the field of autism research say that the question marks may soon be replaced with some answers. On this hour of "All Sides,More than a billion dollars has been spent on autism research during the last 10 years. But what causes autism? Some in the field of autism research say that the question marks may soon be replaced with some answers. On this hour of "All Sides," we'll talk about the latest breakthroughs in the field.All Sides with Ann Fisherno52:29Autistic Adults in the Workplacehttp://wosu.org/2012/allsides/autistic-adults-in-the-workplace/
http://wosu.org/2012/allsides/autistic-adults-in-the-workplace/#commentsWed, 12 Jan 2011 11:00:29 +0000Scott Gowanshttp://wosu.org/2012/allsides/?p=181As the first big wave of children diagnosed with autism and related disorders moves beyond high school, how do we prepare autistic young adults for employment or higher education? And how do we prepare the workplace to recognize the special talents and needs of these adults?

]]>http://wosu.org/2012/allsides/autistic-adults-in-the-workplace/feed/0Autism,Doug Sharp,Employment,Higher Education,Kristyn Miller,Marc EllisonHow do we prepare autistic young adults for employment and higher education?How do we prepare autistic young adults for employment and higher education?All Sides with Ann Fisherno54:00